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news and events Unless designated otherwise, all events are Free and you can call 410-337-1479 to register. HealtH ScreeningS and ProgramS Thursday, Oct. 3, 6:30 p.m. Registration required: 410-337-1337 or register online at stjosephtowson. com/events. Prostate CanCer sCreening For men 50 to 70 years old. AfricanAmerican men and men with a firstdegree relative (father, brother) diagnosed before age 65 should consider screening starting at age 40. Consists of digital rectal exam (DRE) and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test, which in combination, can detect prostate cancer at an early and potentially curable stage. Appointment required. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 5 to 7 p.m. Bone density sCreening Suitable for adults who want to know how their lifestyle is affecting their bone density and for those with certain risk factors (family history, small body frame, inactivity, smoking, excessive caffeine or alcohol consumption, low calcium and vitamin D intake). Consists of a quick, painless ultrasound test of the heel bone (not diagnostic). For those who have not had a DEXA scan or an ultrasound bone test in the past year. Appointment required. Thursday, Oct. 17, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. CardiaC health Program Time Is (Heart) Muscle Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of a cardiac event so you can get treatment fast. Presented by David Zimrin, MD, FACC, FSCAI, chief of cardiology and director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, at University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 6:30 p.m. Registration required: Call 410-337-1337 or register online at stjosephtowson.com/events. breast cancer sCreening For women 40 and older, who have not had a mammogram within the past year and do not have breast cancer. screening includes clinical breast exams, screening mammograms and risk assessments. appointments required. saturday, oct. 5 appointments begin at 8:30 a.m. 18 Maryland’s HealtH Matters Body ComPosition analysis To identify your unique body makeup and associated health risks. The Tanita SC-331S professional scale uses bioelectric impedance analysis to determine weight, body fat, body mass index, total body water, muscle mass, metabolic rate, and more. Thursday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CerviCal CanCer sCreening For women 21 to 65 who do not have a history of cervical cancer and have not had a Pap test within the past year. Screening includes pelvic exam, Pap test and education. Appointment required. Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to noon Blood drive American Red Cross Blood Drive Schedule a lifesaving donation. For medical and eligibility questions, please call 866-236-3276 before scheduling your appointment. Friday, Nov. 22, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bone health leCture Osteoporosis: Why It Matters Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become weak and can break from a minor fall or simply from a sneeze or bumping into furniture. Learn about osteoporosis and treatments that can reduce your risk of breaking a bone. unless noted otherwise, call 410-337-1479 to register. http://www.stjosephtowson.com/events http://www.stjosephtowson.com/events http://www.stjosephtowson.com/events

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Maryland's Health Matters - St. Joseph - Fall 2013

Maryland's Health Matters - St. Joseph - Fall 2013
Contents
A Healthy Start
Family Ties
Happy Feet
A Winning Trial
At a Glance
Foundation Halls
News and Events

Maryland's Health Matters - St. Joseph - Fall 2013